As the phrase goes -- "people of a certain age", normally code for aging Baby Boomers, -- you eagerly went to the record store {Huh, what's that?} on Friday in England to listen and possibly, buy, the latest music release.
However, 50 years ago, the Beatles & Rolling Stones berated the industry that released their material on different days around the world, sometimes with different covers. (Great for dedicated memorabilia collectors now, but not then, because it just added to confusion of what you were purchasing.)
That was one reason they started their own labels, not simply to get a larger share of the pie; there was a definite creativity link.
In Canada, for years, we have been getting new music -- and videos, of course for this Century, on Tuesday.
Well, it all changes on July 10th. Not only has the World's many countries talked to each other, whoa, they even agreed on something.
All digital material will have the same release date around the world -- Friday.
Beginning with this Friday, July 10th.
Ok, Apple, how about some freebies to emphasize this fact-- & not 3 months free streaming for an otherwise expensive streaming music "radio" to compete with the other worldwide ones.
Come on Mick, how about a free copy of Beggar's Banquet that Decca wouldn't let you use, or Paul & Ringo -- the Beatles For Sale free with the gross bloody dolls cover. Just a thought..
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